What is Atenolol?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AtenololBrand:
Atenolol, a beta blocker, is used to treat hypertension, alone or in combination with other agents. It has also been used for acute alcohol withdrawal, certain cardiac arrhythmias, and prevention of migraine headache.
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How do members experience Atenolol?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 282 | 145 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 216 | 65 | |
| Tachycardia (fast heart rate) | 177 | 85 | |
| Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome | 82 | 16 | |
| Migraine headaches | 37 | 13 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 22 | |
| Tiredness | 12 | |
| Dizziness | 9 | |
| Heart rate low (bradycardia) | 9 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 6 | |
| Low blood pressure | 5 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 19 | |
| Moderate | 35 | |
| Mild | 49 | |
| None | 266 |
Member evaluations
reikihh
evaluated on Jan 22, 2021
- Perceived effectiveness for essential tremor: Major
- Side effects: Mild
TheWorshipper
evaluated on Mar 15, 2019
- Perceived effectiveness for restlessness (akathisia): Major
- Side effects: Moderate
FibroMom63
evaluated on Aug 01, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
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